Questions about replacing Hue with Nanoleaf
Questions about replacing Hue with Nanoleaf
I'm looking to replace an existing Hue setup and some dumb lamps, especially since Hue is hiding basic functionality behind a user account these days. I'm thinking of going with Nanoleaf instead.
What I have right now:
- Bridge: Hue bridge
- Living room: Hue pendant light + Hue E27 bulb, controlled by a Hue switch and optionally synced to a Linux PC running Huenicorn
- Bedroom: Hue ceiling light, controlled by two Hue switches
- Guest room: Dumb LED light
- Bathroom: Dumb LED light
What I want to install:
- Bridge: SLZB-06* for Matter+Thread, optionally talking to a Home Assistant instance
- Living room: 2x 3-pack Nanoleaf Skylight, controlled by a Sense+ switch and optionally synced to a 4D V1 camera
- Bedroom: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled by two Sense+ switches
- Guest room: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled a Sense+ switch
- Bathroom: Nanoleaf E27 bulb, controlled a Sense+ switch
Now there's a few questions I have:
- Would this setup work or am I missing something? Nanoleaf's website is quick to mention several home automation hubs, none of which I want to operate.
- Can I actually sync the Skylights with the 4D camera? The documentation only seems to talk about the corresponding light strips.
- Is there another option for screen syncing that works with Linux?
- Can I set a bulb to change its color temperature on a fixed cycle? If so, I could skip one of the Sense+ switches.
- If Nanoleaf's stuff is unsuitable for my needs, is there another alternative that isn't Hue?